Add 24/35 and 8/9, Solve 24/35 + 8/9 as a fraction

Add 24/35 and 8/9

24/35 + 8/9 is 496/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
24/35 = 24 × 9/35 × 9 = 216/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
8/9 = 8 × 35/9 × 35 = 280/315
Add the two like fractions:
216/315 + 280/315 = 216 + 280/315 = 496/315
So, 24/35 + 8/9 = 496/315
In mixed form: 1181/315

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